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‘He’s an inspiration’: Former coach thrilled for Flames call-up Justin Kirkland

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Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland has been one of the NHL 's feel-good stories this fall .

Kirkland was driving to Game 8 with Anaheim Ducks when he was involved in a serious car crash on his commute to the Honda Center .

The journeyman centre has scored his first NHL goal, collected his first big-league assist, earned highlight of the night consideration with a silky shootout move.

Eakins didn't reach out to free agent Justin Kirkland because he didn't want him to think he had a chance still in the NHL .

Kirkland has four points and a plus-5 rating in seven games for the Flames this season .

The Flames lost 5 -3 at home to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night .

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